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The Life You Live
In which our heroine realized she doesn't really want to take a walk in the woods Four Weddings and Funeral by Ellie Palmer Stars: 4.5...
Julie Mackin
Feb 20, 20243 min read


It Had To Be You
In which our characters are pulled together by various string theories The Red String Theory by Lauren Kung Jessen Stars: 4 Rating: G 52...
Julie Mackin
Feb 19, 20242 min read


A Shot to the Heart
In which our the characters skate around some issues Canadian Boyfriend by Jennifer Holiday Stars: 4 Ratings: PG-13 Jennifer Holiday’s...
Julie Mackin
Feb 13, 20242 min read


The Easy Silence
In which our heroine realized she doesn't have as much control as she thought The Other Side of Disappearing by Kate Clayborn Stars:4.5...
Julie Mackin
Jan 31, 20242 min read


No Peeking Allowed
Or where our heros are, of course, in a room with just one bed The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren Stars: 4 Rating: R 52 Book Club...
Julie Mackin
Jan 21, 20242 min read


A Little Movie Magic
Make yourself some popcorn and settle down to enjoy this one Right on Cue by Falon Ballard Stars: 4 Rating: PG-13 PopSugar Reading...
Julie Mackin
Jan 15, 20242 min read


A Little Night Magic
Perfect if you like: Magical realism Grumpy Sunshine Romances Found Family A good cup of tea My dear cousin Sarah recommended Mandanna’s...
Julie Mackin
Jan 12, 20242 min read


A Home for the Holidays
Faking Christmas by Kerry Winfrey Stars: 4 Spicy: PG What happens when your boss, who thinks that you live the picture perfect farm life,...
Julie Mackin
Jan 2, 20242 min read


Love in the time of Mortadella
You had me at salami Love You, Mean In by Jilly Gagnon Stars: 4 Spicy: PG-13 Will you like this book? You might if you like: Small town...
Julie Mackin
Jan 1, 20242 min read


Some Kind of Wonderful
A Winter In New York by Josie Silver Stars: 4 Spicy: PG, mostly behind closed doors Will you like this book? You might if you like: A...
Julie Mackin
Oct 10, 20232 min read


Catch Me Fall
Accidental Attraction by Max Monroe Stars 4 Spicy: PG-13 Will you like this book? You might if you like: Slow burn romance Cinnamon roll...
Julie Mackin
Oct 3, 20232 min read


Auld Lang Syne
You, Again by Kate Goldbeck Stars: 4 Spicy: R, some explicit scenes and conversations Will you like this book? You might if you like:...
Julie Mackin
Sep 15, 20232 min read


Into the Woods
The Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer Rating: 5 Will you like this book? You might if you like: Slow Burn romances...
Julie Mackin
Sep 10, 20233 min read


What Happens on Vacation...
Best Frenemies by Max Monroe Rating: 4 Stars Spicy: R; numerous descriptive scenes Will you like this book? You might if you like:...
Julie Mackin
Aug 27, 20232 min read


Meet Me By the Sea
New Dreams at Polkerran Point by Cass Grafton Rating: 4 Spicy: G; scenes are behind closed doors Will you like this book? You might if...
Julie Mackin
Aug 25, 20232 min read


Seven Year Itch
The Roommate Risk by Talia Hibbert Rating: 4 Spicy: R, numerous descriptive scenes Will you like this book? You might if you like:...
Julie Mackin
Aug 23, 20232 min read


Killing Her Softly With His Song
Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson Stars: 4 Spicy: PG-13; some descriptive scenes Will you like this book? You might...
Julie Mackin
Aug 21, 20232 min read


Heard About You In A Country Love Song
Love Interest by Clare Gilmore Stars: 4 Spicy: PG-13, a few descriptive scenes Will you like this book? You might if you like: Workplace...
Julie Mackin
Aug 17, 20231 min read


Christmas in July
Rating: 4 out of 5 Spice: 3 The scenes were behind closed doors Sexual Tension: 3 There was a definite connection, but it was more sweet...
Julie Mackin
Jul 24, 20232 min read


Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men
My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan Rating: 4 out of 5 Spice: 2; the steamy stuff was mostly alluded to Sexy Time: 4; the chemistry was there...
Julie Mackin
Jul 23, 20232 min read
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